Royal Kandyan vs New Kandy Residence
Both are in Kandy, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Mulgampola
Royal Kandyan
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 6 of 6
Hotel★★★Mulgampola
New Kandy Residence
- Guest rating
- 5.4 Below average
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Royal Kandyan
It leads in 6 of 6 categories. 530 m apart.
Choose Royal Kandyan if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose New Kandy Residence if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Royal Kandyan better than New Kandy Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 5.4)+2.3
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3400 m closer to the area centre−400 m
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 5310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 32)+12
- 7Offers an airport transfer
Why is New Kandy Residence better than Royal Kandyan?
- 1More guest reviews (53 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 3Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Royal Kandyan vs New Kandy Residence: which hotel is better? | Royal Kandyan | New Kandy Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 +2.3 | 5.4 |
| Location | 5.6 +1.4 | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +2.5 | 6.7 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +1.5 | 5.5 |
| Public transport | 9.4 +1.7 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +1.6 | 6.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 +2.3 | 5.4 |
| Number of reviews | 22 | 53 +31 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 75% +25% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 +1.4 | 4.2 |
| Distance to Mulgampola centre | 220 m −400 m | 620 m |
| To public transport | 260 m −310 m | 570 m |
| To the airport | 82 km | 81 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +6 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 55 | 11 |
| Floors | 5 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2017 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 25 +6 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
530 m apart
Royal Kandyan or New Kandy Residence: common questions
Which is better, Royal Kandyan or New Kandy Residence?
Royal Kandyan leads in 6 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Royal Kandyan or New Kandy Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Royal Kandyan is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 620 m for New Kandy Residence.
How far apart are Royal Kandyan and New Kandy Residence?
The two hotels are 530 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score